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As Canada's population growth slows, an economic shift emerges
Canada’s rental market faces 16 months of falling rents and a 3.5% drop in housing starts as immigration cuts reduce demand, especially in Ontario and British Columbia.
- On March 8, 2026, the Canadian Press reported Canada faces zero population growth for a second year after federal government immigration cuts, while CMHC data showed housing starts declined 3.5% and rents dropped 2%.
- Newcomers such as temporary foreign workers and international students concentrate demand, and immigration cuts 16 months ago have contributed to risks for condo owners.
- In the secondary rental market, TD Bank economist said impacts are reaching condo owners, and investor activity has slowed, which will drag on home builders this year.
- Experts warn rental prices are likely to stagnate until around 2028, as population growth slows, affecting living standards, said the source on March 8, 2026.
- Economists say it's difficult to isolate population effects from broader economic forces, and slowing population growth reduces potential output, creating risks policymakers must manage.
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As Canada's population growth slows, an economic shift emerges
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The Hamilton SpectatorAs Canada’s population growth slows, an economic shift emerges
The effects of slowing population growth have started to show up in some sectors of the economy, more than a year after the federal government reduced its immigration targets.
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Canada’s Economic Landscape Faces Challenges Amid Slowing Population Growth
Spread the loveIn recent months, Canada has encountered a notable shift in its demographic and economic dynamics, largely driven by a slowdown in population growth. Following a reduction in federal immigration targets over the past year, the country is witnessing significant repercussions across various sectors, particularly housing and employment. As economic indicators reveal a deceleration in growth, experts are raising concerns about the impl
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